2013 WST to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5253.9126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 4193.1180.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1060.7946 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4224.6385 to the December average rate of 5190.7759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5253.9126 was up 23.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 4249.4252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
WST to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4240.3481, compared to 4779.8089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 539.4608 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 328.5013 IDR (High: 4666.8929 / Low: 4338.3916). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 54.8882 IDR (High: 4264.4624 / Low: 4209.5742).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 33.2553 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5190.7759) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4212.8021), the exchange rate shifted by +977.9739 (+23.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4261.3015 | 4202.0641 | 4224.6385 |
| February | 4279.5208 | 4207.0065 | 4254.4915 |
| March | 4259.0523 | 4193.1180 | 4221.2363 |
| April | 4308.7680 | 4211.7321 | 4258.5505 |
| May | 4264.4624 | 4209.5742 | 4236.5267 |
| June | 4278.6635 | 4203.5940 | 4246.6455 |
| July | 4393.8232 | 4227.7444 | 4288.7053 |
| August | 4666.8929 | 4338.3916 | 4473.1135 |
| September | 4947.1422 | 4637.9947 | 4842.6060 |
| October | 4975.1179 | 4771.7377 | 4884.6954 |
| November | 5120.4871 | 4868.6853 | 4998.9573 |
| December | 5253.9126 | 5060.8944 | 5190.7759 |